October is here!

Now that it’s finally Pumpkin Month, you know that I had to start my morning off with another Wilson Farm’s pumpkin spice latte.

50% regular, 50% sweetened, 100% pumpkin-y deliciousness.

Actually, I started my morning with a fruitless trip to the BAC.  At an event last weekend (which I didn’t blog about) several friends and I all won “$450” to the Buffalo Athletic Center.  We didn’t get our hopes up too high, and sure enough, when we took the tour this morning we learned that what we won was the privilege of buying a $19/month membership.  No thanks!

The morning wasn’t a total wash though because Janessa happened to mention that she was heading to the unmarked stand at the farmers’ market, which is actually a Great Harvest.  What, what?!

Score!  I picked up a bag of granola and a loaf of sourdough.  Adam and I tore off big hunks of sourdough right in the car for breakfast.

Doughy and sour and delicious.

We were in the car because we were on our way to cash in Groupons at the Buffalo Naval and Military Park.

The weather was cold and drizzly but we trudged onward because our Groupons were set to expire soon.

I’m so glad we stuck it out; we had such a great time!

Buffalo people/visitors – be sure to plan a visit.  The self-guided tour led through (and up and down!) a missile cruiser, a destroyer, and a sub.  Adam’s parents both served in the military (his dad was in the Navy) and we loved feeling extra close to them.  You felt like you were walking though history and several exhibits made me tear up a bit with pride in being an American.  Plus squeezing through the small doors and going up and down ladders felt like a pretty good workout!

When we got home I made lunch with my new GH goodies.

A side salad of romaine with a bit of fat-free dressing and buckwheat groats.

A toasted slice of sourdough with Crofter’s Grape and a microwaved egg.

And a half cup of Wegman’s 0% Plain Greek Yogurt topped with sliced black plum and apricot, and a quarter cup of granola.

Yums!

We have plans with friends this evening so I’ve got to hit the books.  When I didn’t blog yesterday I wasn’t working either!  There are a few things happening in my department that I’m pretty upset about and I just needed to give myself the afternoon to be mad.  Mid-sulk, I came to the realization that being negative won’t help the situation any and the best thing I can do is to suck it up and keep positive.

Do you know anyone who has served their country?